Summary: Classic Vacations expands its Preferred Hotel Portfolio to 2,600 properties worldwide, all available at full commission for advisors, with targeted growth across North America, Europe, Asia and Africa.

Classic Vacations expands its Preferred Hotel Portfolio to 2,600 properties globally, making each available at full commission for travel advisors. The enlargement responds to advisor requests for more preferred options in well-established destinations while aiming to increase itinerary flexibility and revenue opportunities.

Strategic growth across core regions

The expansion prioritises inventory growth in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. In North America Classic Vacations strengthened its U.S. selection and added properties across Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Aruba, Canada and key Caribbean markets including the Bahamas, Barbados and Curaçao.

Notable property additions

  • North America & Caribbean: The Beverly Hills Hotel; The Peninsula New York
  • Europe: Domes Noruz Mykonos; Cavo Tagoo Santorini; 1 Hotel Mayfair, London; The Roseate Villa, Bath
  • Asia & Middle East: Banyan Tree Dubai; The Sukhothai Bangkok Hotel; SIRO One Zaabeel, Dubai
  • Africa & Indian Ocean: Kempinski Seychelles Resort; Anantara Maia Seychelles Villa; Kapama River Lodge, South Africa

Classic Vacations said the portfolio now includes luxury properties across high-demand markets and highlights its first-ever collaboration with Kempinski Hotels, which brings 13 five-star properties into the preferred programme across Europe, Dubai, Singapore, Bali and the Seychelles.

Advisor support and booking access

All Preferred Hotels can be quoted and confirmed online around the clock — 24/7/365 — through Classic Vacations’ systems. Advisors who prefer personalised assistance may also work directly with the company’s Reservations team for confirmation, servicing and post-travel support.

Selection of luxury hotels added to Classic Vacations' Preferred Hotel Portfolio across several continents
Classic Vacations has added luxury properties across North America, Europe, Asia and Africa to its Preferred Hotel Portfolio.

Regional focus: Europe and Asia expansion

In Europe, the company has broadened coverage in southern and western markets including Greece, the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Spain and Italy. In Asia the expansion concentrates on established luxury destinations such as Thailand, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, the Maldives, Singapore and Japan.

Growth in Africa and the Indian Ocean

Classic Vacations increased its footprint in Africa, with notable concentration in South Africa and new preferred properties in the Seychelles, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia. The additions target both safari and island-resort demand in those markets.

The operator emphasised that the expansion is a response to advisor feedback asking for more preferred hotel options in established destinations and that future growth will continue to be driven by advisor demand and market needs.

What this means for travel advisors and travellers

For travel advisors, the wider Preferred Hotel Portfolio offers more commissionable inventory and easier access to premium properties, which can help firms build richer itineraries and boost revenue. Travellers benefit from increased choice among vetted luxury and upscale hotels across top leisure markets.

Classic Vacations will continue to add destinations and partners to the Preferred Hotel Portfolio, keeping pace with advisor requirements and global demand for premium travel options.

So what? Travel advisors gain expanded, full-commission inventory to create more competitive luxury itineraries; travellers get greater access to vetted premium hotels across major regions.